Land Office Bidding Scandals Revealed in Senate Probe
A Tej Texas report details alleged bid rigging in the Land Office where a group, aided by brokers, secured leases for small sums and paid operators three dollars an acre for part interests while the state received little. A key witness described a compromised employee who helped the bidders gain favored treatment. The Land Commissioner’s deals showed tens of thousands of acres leased, with a single tract illustrating far greater total cash value from other leases. The Senate committee continues its investigation into these actions and the broader pattern of conduct.
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Senate
Land Department
Burkburpett
Olahomin City
Texas
Mary
Dawson
Goma
Yaese
Theer
Garwood Students Share School News And Sports Results
The Sixth Grade welcomes George Miller as a new pupil. Fayetteville teams win games with Garwood players contributing points. Garwood volleyball places first at Crescent tournament. FFA and other squads post victories. Local families and staff are noted visiting relatives and attending games and events through February.
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Fayotte
Lions
Payetteville
Harry Lobprics
Garwood
Tian
Ti Paints
Sammerlatte
Fayetteville
Fayettevill
Heinshon Wes Med
Pulnt Mn
Wtal
Dankter
Fourster
Garwond
Garwom Pop. A
Crescent
Garwood FB
PLA
FFA
FOMATOES Topics For WHR Club Meeting
Mrs WO Strickland reports that tomatoes were discussed at the Pri Community WHR Club meeting held Friday at Mrs Moore’s home. Members noted staking and pruning improve yield, with plants planted four feet apart and tied with twine or cloth straps. Proper care increases early yield in the first two weeks and produces larger, more uniform fruit.
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WO. Strickland
J ¥. Duncan
Pri
WHR Club
Figur Moore
Gallen
Alemyr
Sid
Wharton Hosts Potato Course Event With Noted Speakers
About 80 attendees from Wharton and Port Arthur counties gathered at the Fort course in Tex as to hear speakers including Jim Rosborough from A and M College and JR Marshall agricultural agent. VoL. Sandiin notes a plan to schedule two courses annually in the Wharton area as Miss Porn Taylor visits Bay City this week.
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Ntnito
Whitrton
Port Tend
Texas
Wharton
Jim Rosborough
A and M. College Firs
JR Marshall
Chanit
Sandiin
Soriiuel Ae Teast
Wharton Territory
Garden show to beautify Eagle Lake area in spring
The garden club sponsors a spring show on April 27 to boost home gardens in Eagle Lake. It urges immediate planting of bulbs and glacial butts, notes bulbs can be bought cheaply through the club, and outlines care and timing for a blooming display through May and June. Visitors included Mrs Allin, Allan Jr, Mrs W L White, Bobby White from Sandy City.
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Garden Club
Eagle Lake
Rxecy
Allin Rvam
Allan, Jr
WL. Willte
Grandsom
Bobby White
Sny City
G. ¥. Morgan
Strength During Middle Life
An article extols a tonic for women undergoing menopause. It claims the remedy strengthens the body, improves appetite, aids digestion, and supports overall vitality during changes. It emphasizes nourishment to fortify the system and promote healthy transformation.
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Cathul Hoz
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